2004 Acura NSX vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 83 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
Because 2004 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura NSX | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | NSX | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 219 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |